2012年8月21日 星期二

Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms

Major depressive disorder also known as major depression or clinical depression, is characterized by a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to study, work, eat, sleep, and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.

Different people are affected in different ways by major depression. Some people have trouble sleeping, they lose weight, and they generally feel agitated and irritable. Others may sleep and eat too much and continuously feel worthless and guilty. Still others can function reasonably well at work and put on a "happy face" in front of others, while deep down they feel quite depressed and disinterested in life. There is no one way that people look and behave when they have major depression. However, most people will either have depressed mood or a general loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, or a combination of both. In addition they will have other physical and mental symptoms that may include fatigue, difficulty with concentration and memory, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, headaches and body aches.

Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms:

1. A deep feeling of sadness, emptiness or becoming extremely anxious

2. Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping

3. Extreme difficulty concentrating

4. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness

5. Agitation, restlessness, and irritability

6. Fatigue and lack of energy

7. Etc

Depressive illnesses are highly responsive to treatment. In fact, 80 percent of people with depression report feeling better within a few weeks of starting treatment. There is still some stigma, or reluctance, associated with seeking help for emotional and mental problems, including depression. Unfortunately, feelings of depression often are viewed as a sign of weakness rather than as a signal that something is out of balance. The fact is that people with depression can not simply 'snap out of it' and feel better spontaneously.

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